Categories in Riohacha
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopOil Change ServiceTire repair shopAluminum WindowBeauty Product SupplierBeer DistributorBuilding Materials SupplierDigital Printing ServiceDressmakerFarmingHandicraftJewelry BuyerPharmaceutical Products WholesalerSecurity System SupplierWholesale of construction suppliesWholesalersBoot StoreBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesCustom T-shirt StoreFashion Accessories StoreFormal Wear StoreHandbags ShopJewelers and watchesLeather Goods StoreMen's clothingShoe storesUniform StoreWomen's clothingYouth Clothing StoreInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderTelephone CompanyCatholic Church
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Riohacha
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 388 |
| Shopping | 227 |
| Education | 193 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 159 |
| Hotels and motels | 157 |
| Corporate management | 145 |
| Other accommodation | 139 |
| Clothing stores | 100 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 76 |
| Health and medical | 74 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 73 |
Riohacha Facts
| Area | 2548.0 km² |
| Population | 273,537 |
| Male Population | 135,457 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 138,080 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +759.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +104.6% |
| Median Age | 20.1 years (Male: 19.5, Female: 20.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,981 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.54444, -72.90722 |
| Postal Codes | 440001, 440002, 440003, 440007, 440017 |
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Riohacha Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,843 | 79,869 | 133,680 | 256,154 | 273,537 | 309,716 | 339,475 |
| Population Density | 12.5 / km² | 31.3 / km² | 52.5 / km² | 100.5 / km² | 107.4 / km² | 121.6 / km² | 133.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRiohacha Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 104.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha | +759% | +242.5% | +104.6% |
| La Guajira Department | — | — | — |
| Colombia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Riohacha Median Age
Median Age: 20.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha | 20.1 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 19.5 yrs |
| La Guajira Department | 20.1 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 19.5 yrs |
| Colombia | 24.9 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Riohacha Population Density
Population Density: 107 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha | 273,537 | 2,548 km² | 107 / km² |
| La Guajira Department | 909,507 | 20,611.1 km² | 44.1 / km² |
| Colombia | 47.8 million | 1,136,620.4 km² | 42.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Riohacha Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Riohacha
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Riohacha
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Riohacha Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,192 | $11,831 | $7,588 | $7,119 | $8,053 | $6,407 | $4,849 | $5,981 |
| Total GDP | $204.4M | $306.3M | $232.6M | $280.7M | $395.7M | $376.5M | $358.6M | $472.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Riohacha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha | 570,446 tn | 2.09 tn | 223.9 tons/km² |
| La Guajira Department | 1,960,220 tn | 2.16 tn | 95.1 tons/km² |
| Colombia | 116,035,326 tn | 2.43 tn | 102.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Riohacha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 570,446 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 223.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/19 | 8:00 AM | 4.5 | 89.3 km | 83,340 m | 36km ESE of Albania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/17 | 9:17 PM | 4.9 | 71.5 km | 54,770 m | 5km S of Uribia, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/17 | 9:32 AM | 5.2 | 83.3 km | 7,370 m | 82km NW of Manaure, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/15 | 7:36 PM | 4.7 | 98.1 km | 127,800 m | 43km SE of Albania, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/15 | 2:31 PM | 4.7 | 86.4 km | 38,650 m | 17km NE of Maicao, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/14 | 9:14 PM | 4.5 | 31.8 km | 55,720 m | 31km W of Riohacha, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/13 | 4:29 PM | 5 | 82.6 km | 27,200 m | 82km NW of Riohacha, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/13 | 3:42 AM | 4.3 | 35.9 km | 18,300 m | 25km W of Riohacha, Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/05 | 8:52 AM | 4.3 | 52.7 km | 58,200 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/04 | 1:55 PM | 4.1 | 96.7 km | 42,500 m | near the north coast of Colombia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Riohacha
Riohacha, Rio Hacha or Rio de la Hacha (English: River of the Axe or Axeshore - Wayuu: Süchiimma, "Süchii" means river, and "mma" means land, Riverland), is a city in the Riohacha Municipality in the northern Caribbean Region of Colombia by the mouth..
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